Whole Athlete

Whole Athlete Whole Athlete uses a functional movement approach to treat the underlying cause of injury

September locked in 🔒 Come see us at one of our pop ups in the ATX community this month!⭐️ We offer on-site injury asses...
09/09/2026

September locked in 🔒 Come see us at one of our pop ups in the ATX community this month!

⭐️ We offer on-site injury assessments, soft tissue work, cupping, & more! Plus a discount on your first visit!

📅 SCHEDULE:
9/12 Lift Off Weightlifting Competition w Lift Off | Ultimate Weightlifting Challenge Korrect Fitness | Austin Gym & Recovery
9/13 Method Beach Club at Hotel Zaza w METHOD PILATES
9/17 Injury Screenings at Barry's
9/20 Fall Triple Crown Volleyball Tournament w ATX Beach
9/26 Sculpt Club Wellness w Makenzie Mowat | Austin Fitness & Wellness Creator

Come check out these events and stop by our table to say hi!

08/24/2026

At Whole Athlete, we’ve got a full toolkit for those who actually want to get better long-term.

Needles, adjustments, shockwave, red light, cupping, compression, rehab protocols... we do it all and we put it together in a way that’s specific to YOU.

Which one caught your eye? Let us know below and we’ll do a deeper dive!

Sitting all day? Your body can tell. If you’re logging 8+ hours at a desk, tight hips, stiff neck, and an aching back ar...
08/07/2026

Sitting all day? Your body can tell.
If you’re logging 8+ hours at a desk, tight hips, stiff neck, and an aching back aren’t random—they’re patterns.

These 4 moves help undo it:
✔️ Thread the Needle (open up your upper back)
✔️ Cat Cow (restore spinal mobility)
✔️ Neck Release (relieve built-up tension)
✔️ Hip Flexor Stretch (counteract all that sitting)

Think of this as your daily “reset” button. 🔄
Save this for after work—you’ll thank yourself later.

08/05/2026

Your calves aren’t tight. They’re undertrained. 😤

Every stride, you absorb 3-5x your bodyweight. If your calves can’t handle that load, they stay locked up trying to keep up. Foam rolling and stretching feel good for a minute, but they don’t fix that.

The real fix is building strength, not lengthening the muscle.

Dealing with calf tightness that won’t quit? Contact us at the link in bio!

07/28/2026

Red light therapy: not just a trend, this is science-backed healing at the cellular level 🔴✨

Here’s what’s actually happening beneath the surface:
Red and near-infrared light pe*****te the skin to reach your cells, specifically your mitochondria (aka your body’s energy producers.)
This light stimulates ATP production (energy), which helps your body repair, regenerate, and function more efficiently.

Translation? Your body heals better. Faster.

✨ Benefits you can feel:
• Helps with nerve-related symptoms
• Boosts skin health + collagen production
• Reduces pain + inflammation
• Speeds up muscle recovery
• Improves circulation + tissue repair

And the best part? It’s non-invasive, relaxing, and works for everyone — whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from workouts, or just want to support overall wellness.

Your body already knows how to heal. This just helps do it better.
💬 Curious if it’s right for you? Ask us anything!

New here? Start with the basics.Your most common questions answered and your first steps made simple.
07/13/2026

New here? Start with the basics.
Your most common questions answered and your first steps made simple.

07/10/2026

You might be blaming the wrong thing for your running pain.

Hip flexors don’t get nearly enough attention until something goes wrong. And when they’re tight or weak, they have a way of creating problems that show up somewhere completely different.

Here are three signs yours might be the culprit:
💥Your low back hurts after long runs. Tight hip flexors pull your pelvis forward, which puts extra pressure on your lumbar spine. A lot of runners chalk this up to mileage. Sometimes it’s really a hip issue in disguise.
💥Your stride feels short and choppy. You need full hip extension to get power out of every step. When the hip flexors are restricting that range, your glutes can’t do their job and your stride pays for it.
💥You feel one sided pain after every run. If one hip always feels off or you keep pulling the same spot, that asymmetry usually has a root cause. Your body is working around something.

The good news: this stuff is really fixable, but stretching alone usually isn’t enough. You have to figure out why the restriction is there. That’s exactly what we look for in an initial exam. Come in and let’s figure it out together!

What a difference a year makes! 👏 We are so grateful to be serving the Austin community and can’t wait to see what the f...
07/09/2026

What a difference a year makes! 👏 We are so grateful to be serving the Austin community and can’t wait to see what the future holds for Whole Athlete!

Swipe ➡️ for some before and after shots of our South Austin clinic

Meet the team behind Whole Athlete 👋From sports chiropractic and performance rehab to patient care and operations to com...
07/08/2026

Meet the team behind Whole Athlete 👋

From sports chiropractic and performance rehab to patient care and operations to community engagement - our team is united by one mission: helping people move and perform at their highest level.

Whether you’re training for competition, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to stay active, we’re here to support your journey every step of the way.

Swipe through to get to know the people dedicated to taking care of the whole athlete 💪

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06/11/2026

Meet Dr. Dagga MagnĂşsdĂłttir

A Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Dagga uses functional movement assessments, soft tissue therapy, and individualized rehab programs to get to the root cause of your injury, not just the symptoms. Her focus is on restoring optimal movement patterns, preventing injury, and helping you move, feel, and perform at your best.

A lifelong athlete herself, Dr. Dagga competed in track at the collegiate level and has trained alongside World Champions, Olympians, and the Icelandic National Track Team. That first-hand experience with sports injury and recovery shapes the way she approaches every patient, whether you’re dealing with everyday aches, bouncing back from an injury, or chasing a performance goal.

From youth athletes to weekend warriors to elite competitors, you’re in expert hands.

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4630 West Gate Boulevard Suite 200
Austin, TX
78745

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Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

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